After a few beta tests and one delay, Battlefield 2042 is finally ready (or at least we hope so) to be released.
The latest first-person shooter from DICE features three distinctive gameplay modes, a new (and controversial) Specialist system, gigantic 126-player battles, and much more.
While epic in scale, Battlefield 2042 represents a departure from the series' most recognisable features, namely the Class system, which was replaced by the aforementioned Specialists. The game hasn't been received well by the fans during the beta, though DICE and EA claim they have listened to feedback and they're making changes accordingly.
And just like many other AAA games over the last couple of years, Battlefield 2042 will have not one, but two release dates, thanks to the early access launch of the game.
Read on to find out when exactly Battlefield 2042 will become available both for early access and later full release.
What time does Battlefield 2042 early access launch?
The official release date of Battlefield 2042 is 19th November, but for all intents and purposes, the real release date is 12th November, as that's when Battlefield 2042 early access will become available.
Battlefield 2042 early access is unlocked as a part of two special editions of the game. If you purchase either the Gold Edition or the Ultimate Edition, among other things you will be able to play the game seven days earlier.
The Gold Edition costs $90 USD and it comes with the Year 1 Pass included as well as several exclusive cosmetic items, while the Ultimate Edition ($110) packs the Midnight Bundle, a digital artbook, and soundtrack on top of what you already get with the Gold Edition. Keep in mind that if you are planning on purchasing these editions on the next-gen consoles, they will cost you an additional $10.
If you are a proud owner of one of these editions and are impatient to finally start playing Battlefield 2042, here is a full Battlefield 2042 early access release schedule.
Battlefield 2042 Xbox early access release time schedule
City | Release time and date |
London | 12 am GMT, 12th November |
Paris | 12 am CET, 12th November |
New York | 12 am ET, 12th November |
San Francisco | 9 pm PT, 12th November |
Johannesburg | 12 am SAS, 12th November |
New Delhi | 12:30 am IST, 12th November |
Sydney | 12 am AED, 12th November |
Moscow | 12 am MS, 12th November |
Rio de Janeiro | 11 pm Brasilia time, 11th November |
Battlefield 2042 PlayStation early access release time schedule
City | Release time and date |
London | 12 am GMT, 12th November |
Paris | 12 am CET, 12th November |
New York | 12 am ET, 12th November |
San Francisco | 9 pm PT, 12th November |
Johannesburg | 12 am SAS, 12th November |
New Delhi | 12 am IST, 12th November |
Sydney | 12 am AED, 12th November |
Moscow | 12 am MS, 12th November |
Rio de Janeiro | 2 am Brasilia time, 12th November |
Battlefield 2042 PC early access release time schedule (Origin, EA Desktop, Steam, and Epic)
City | Release time and date |
London | 8 am GMT, 12th November |
Paris | 9 am CET, 12th November |
New York | 3 am ET, 12th November |
San Francisco | 12 am PT, 12th November |
Johannesburg | 10 am SAS, 12th November |
New Delhi | 1:30 pm IST, 12th November |
Sydney | 7 pm AED, 12th November |
Moscow | 11 am MS, 12th November |
Rio de Janeiro | 5 am Brasilia time, 12th November |
And there you have it, now you know exactly what time does Battlefield 2042 early access beta launch in your region.
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